Bishop Ruggieri's Schedule

In the wake of recent events here in our state and across the country involving immigration enforcement, many are living with fear, uncertainty, and grief. In response, Bishop James Ruggieri invites the faithful to gather for a Holy Hour for Peace and Consolation on Friday, February 6, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Bishop Ruggieri will preside at Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at three churches across Maine during the first weekend of Lent.

Join Bishop James Ruggieri for a Rosary Rally at the statehouse in Augusta on Thursday, February 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The rally, which is being held to show support for Catholic values, will take place while the legislature is in session.

Men from across Maine are invited to attend the annual Maine Catholic Men's Conference, which will be held March 7, 2026, at St. John's Community Center in Brunswick and at a remote location - the Knights of Columbus Hall in Presque Isle.

Men from across Maine are invited to attend the annual Maine Catholic Men's Conference, which will be held March 7, 2026, at St. John's Community Center in Brunswick and at a remote location - the Knights of Columbus Hall in Presque Isle.

In his homily on June 1, Pope Leo XIV said “...families become privileged places in which to encounter 
Jesus, who loves us and desires our good, always.” 

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Mass of the Oils on Wednesday, April 1, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church in Van Buren. All are welcome.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Bishop James Ruggieri will offer Office of Readings and Morning Prayer on Good Friday at 7:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

Bishop James Ruggieri will preside over a Good Friday celebration of the Passion of Our Lord, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Bishop James Ruggieri will offer Readings and Prayer on Holy Saturday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 7:30 a.m.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland at 10 a.m.

Join us at the St. John's Community Center, 43 Pleasant St. in Brunswick, on April 1 for the annual Maine Catholic Women's Conference.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the sacrament of confirmation (with first holy Communion) for already baptized Catholic teens and adults in central Maine. A light reception follows the liturgy.

The 18th Harvest Ball is set for Saturday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring Street in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop James Ruggieri, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music and great company.